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Woodland sage and White prairie clover: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Woodland sage Salvia nemorosa	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE White prairie clover Dalea candida
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Native range
Europe and west-central Asia	Central & E. Central Canada to N. Mexico.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist to occasionally dry; well-drained soil	Dry soil
Mature height
1½–3 ft	1–2 ft
Mature spread
6 in–2 ft	9–18 in
USDA hardiness zones
4–8	3–8
Season of interest
Summer–early fall	Summer
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.	Native flower spikes feed pollinators, and foliage hosts dogface butterfly caterpillars.
Growing notes
A compact, clumping perennial. Cutting back spent flower spikes can encourage another flush.	A deep-rooted perennial for lean, well-drained soil; avoid disturbing established roots.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.